Norways King Harald in "extremely serious" condition as family gathers at Oslo hospital
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Norways King Harald in "extremely serious" condition as family gathers at Oslo hospital
Norways King Harald remains hospitalized in Oslo with bacterial infection as Crown Prince Haakon acts as regent
ContinuationNorways King Harald hospitalised in Oslo for fluid retention after cortisone treatment
Norway’s King [Harald V](en.wikipedia.org) is in a “very serious” condition at Oslo University Hospital, the royal court announced on Thursday. The 89-year-old monarch’s health deteriorated overnight, prompting his immediate family to gather at his bedside. Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, and other relatives were seen arriving at the hospital, where the king has been treated since Aug. 17 for complications from hemolytic anemia and a bacterial blood infection.
The palace stated that Harald’s condition was “extremely serious” but did not provide further medical details . Crown Prince Haakon, who has been serving as regent during his father’s hospitalization, canceled all engagements, as did Queen Sonja. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre abandoned a planned trip to Germany, saying he was “deeply affected” by the news and that the nation stood with the royal family .
Hundreds of Norwegians gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, laying flowers and awaiting updates. The speaker of Norway’s parliament, Masud Gharahkhani, cut short an official visit to Iceland to return home, while the Lutheran Church of Norway’s College of Bishops, in Rome for a papal meeting, announced an early departure . The Swedish royal court also expressed support, stating it was in close contact with the Norwegian royal family .
Harald, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has faced recurring health issues in recent years, including a pacemaker implantation. He was admitted to the hospital on Aug. 17 after cortisone treatment for hemolytic anemia—a rare condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them—led to fluid retention. A subsequent bacterial blood infection required antibiotic treatment, to which he initially responded .
The king has ruled since 1991 and has repeatedly ruled out abdication, stating his oath was for life. In 2024, he reduced his official duties but maintained his ceremonial role. His most recent hospitalization follows a February admission in Spain’s Canary Islands for a skin infection during a vacation .
By Thursday afternoon, the palace reported that Harald’s condition remained “unchanged” . Some family members, including Crown Prince Haakon and his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, were later seen leaving the hospital, though Queen Sonja was not observed departing .
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⚡️🇳🇴 – The health of the Norwegian King, Harald V, continues to deteriorate, and the royal court warned his condition is now "very serious". Family members gatherer around his bedside and hundreds went to lay flowers as the await news on the health of the 89-year-old King. @GeoPWatch
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